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Veterinarian Nic de Brauwere has been Head of Welfare and Behavior at Redwings Horse Sanctuary in the UK for more than 30 years. He helps us better understand safety for senior horses and handlers when there is a physical or behavioral issue with the horse.
My Senior Horse - Episode 56 Guests and Links:
Guests: Nic de Brauwere
Connect with Host: Kimberly S. Brown of Editorial Director of My Senior Horse | Email Kim (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Follow Kim on LinkedIn (@kimberlylsbrown)

Trigger Warning:
This episode starts with our usual barn updates and lighthearted horse banter, but shifts into deeply personal and sensitive territory around the halfway mark. We discuss trauma processing, surviving abusive family dynamics, and Cara shares a candid, vulnerable memory of childhood abuse. If you would prefer to stick strictly to the horse talk and social media stories, check the chapter markers below to listen through the first half and pause when the conversation shifts.
What starts as a celebration of internet fame quickly transforms into one of the most raw, honest, and healing conversations Sandy and Cara have ever shared.
The gals kick things off with their weekly "pony reports," unpacking Armani’s latest groundwork lesson on the bridge—including Cara’s realization about how shipping boxes mimic obstacles—and Sandy’s successful trail rides and incline work with Kaya. From there, they celebrate their superstar, Armani, whose goofy leaf-blower video completely blew up overnight, racking up over 6.7 million views and gaining the podcast more than 11,000 new followers.
However, unexpected viral success brings unexpected emotional hurdles. Cara opens up about the sudden onset of imposter syndrome, the panic of "waiting for the other shoe to drop," and being paralyzed when things go right. Around the halfway mark, the conversation turns vulnerable as Cara processes long-buried memories of an abusive childhood home, the reality of delayed trauma processing in adulthood, and how the safety of the barn was once her only escape. Together, Sandy and Cara explore what true healing looks like—separating memories from reliving fear, letting go of hyper-independence, and realizing the "other shoe" has already fallen.
In this episode, we talk about:
Pony Reports: Armani’s bridge breakthrough, working from his "right eye", and Kaya’s self-regulating trail progress

The Leaf Blower Phenomenon: How Armani’s play drive garnered 6.7 million views, 11,000+ new followers, and accusations of being "AI"

The Weight of Success: Imposter syndrome, feeling paralyzed by good news, and Sandy’s proposal for an Armani calendar

Trauma & Healing: How trauma manifests in perfectionism and constant busyness

Breaking the Silence: Cara opens up about surviving childhood abuse and navigating family estrangement

Letting Go of the Fear: Sandy’s perspective on reframing past trauma, releasing fear, and why the leaky pipes under the house mean the shoe has already dropped

Be sure to join the conversation over in the Saddle Talk with Sandy & Cara Facebook Group and be sure to like them Facebook to stay up to date with all things saddle sisterhood!

Reese & Megan chat with Nadine Schwartsman about the 2027 dressage tests and what riders and trainers can expect as we prepare for the new tests. Then, we head to the Thoroughbred Makeover to talk with Halle Rust, a competitor showcasing the versatility and talent of the Thoroughbred. Join us as we hear about her experience, her horse, and what it takes to prepare for this unique competition!
Links:
Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook
Title Sponsors: Purina
Premier Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
Guest: Nadine Schwartsman - Website | Facebook
Guest: Halle Rust
Book Club: The Imperfect Ride by Andrea Monsarrat Waldo
Dressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook

Glenn and Jamie celebrate Halloween with spooky horse stories, including the legend of the Headless Horseman and tales of haunted horses. Jamie shares an update on Samson’s breathing diagnosis, and the hosts rank Halloween candy and pet costumes, swap weird news, and close with a ghost story from Manassas Battlefield.
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4071– Show Notes and Links:
Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Title Sponsor: Chewy Equine
Pic Credit: Jamie's Samson
Sponsor: CareCredit
Sponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.
Additional support for this podcast provided by: US Rider, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:
08:40 - Daily Whinnies
09:00 - Samson update
33:00 - Headless Horseman
44:50 - History
58:40 - Weird News

Rylee George’s gray gelding Copper is the 2026 Nutrena Horse of the Year Presented by AQHA in breakaway roping—and the two cowgirls who know him best both point to the box.
George bought Oke Colours, “Copper,” a 10-year-old gray gelding by Corona Colours, from Rickie Engesser in January after asking for two years. Engesser had roped on him since he was 4 and made the National Finals Breakaway Roping on him. Four months after the sale, George rode him to the Premier Women’s Rodeo title at Cowtown Coliseum, winning the $60,000 Championship Round with a 1.93.
The award is voted on by the top 25 WPRA breakaway ropers. Copper once finished third in the voting with Engesser. This year he was George’s No. 1 horse at every kind of setup.
We talked about how still Copper stands in the box, the barriers George broke learning to trust him, why it took two years to get him bought, what keeps him easy to haul and the plan for the NFBR on this episode of The Breakaway Breakdown.

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